cool computer tricks

alex 10th March 2026 at 2:12am

I think I would like to show people some cool computer tricks. This is informed by how I personally think computers should behave in relation to ourselves; it is also a way of raising awareness: that things could be different, that we can have more ownership, that we can progress towards a more complete realization of achieving their fullest potential.

Possible tricks include:

  • using more of the keyboard (and working towards ergonomy);
  • automating repetitive tasks (spend time where it is mostly needed);
  • eliminating unnecessary sources of distraction;

Some are a little more technical, like the time when I setup a self-contained browser for tiddlywiki; it greatly improved my QoL when interacting with this platform, and there's some joy to be found in getting things attuned to our needs.